Cheese flan
Serve this old-school style of quiche for lunch with a green salad. You can also add ham and chopped chives, if you like
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Prep:10 mins
Cook:45 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 679
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fat 49g
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saturates 22g
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carbs 34g
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sugars 0g
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fibre 3g
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protein 24g
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salt 1.49g
Ingredients
- 15g salted butter , plus extra for the dish
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 5 eggs , beaten
- 150ml whole milk
- 320g ready-rolled sheet of shortcrust pastry
- 150g extra-mature cheddar
Method
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 with a baking tray inside. Melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat and, once foaming, fry the onion with a large pinch of salt for 10-15 mins until softened and beginning to caramelise. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs and milk together, and season well.
Butter an 18 x 25cm baking dish that's at least 6cm deep. Line with baking parchment. Roll the pastry out into the tin, making sure the edges reach the corners. Scatter over the caramelised onion and grated cheese, then carefully pour in the egg mixture. Transfer the dish to the hot baking tray in the oven, and bake for 35-40 mins until golden and puffed up.
